as in audible
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1
as in realized
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing
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Recent Examples of heard
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Hoiby watched the verdict via video link from prison but could not be seen or heard in the courtroom.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
More than three decades into her career, Twain’s influence can still be heard across country and pop music.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Høiby watched the verdict via video link from prison but could not be seen or heard in the courtroom.
—Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Feint claps for the President could be heard on the ABC broadcast, but they were overwhelmed by the Bronx cheer.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 June 2026
In fact, prior to the announcement, most people hadn’t even heard of it.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Verb
In the video, neighbors can be heard angrily admonishing officers for killing the dog while the woman, identified as Marie Marseille, holds the animal, crying.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Hoiby watched the verdict via video link from prison but could not be seen or heard in the courtroom.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
More than three decades into her career, Twain’s influence can still be heard across country and pop music.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Høiby watched the verdict via video link from prison but could not be seen or heard in the courtroom.
—Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Feint claps for the President could be heard on the ABC broadcast, but they were overwhelmed by the Bronx cheer.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 June 2026
In fact, prior to the announcement, most people hadn’t even heard of it.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heard
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Israel’s military said the militant group launched three projectiles, releasing video in which an audible boom was followed by rising smoke.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Prieur du Perray said the company quickly realized the issue extended beyond a single group.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Of course, they won’t all be realized, but the magnitude of the problem is clear.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Verb
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During preparation, Seyfried even met Mitchell for a steak dinner, and the two listened to Blue together.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Although many of her test results still appeared relatively normal, the doctor listened carefully and ordered additional bloodwork out of concern for something more serious.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Under the touch panel are two buttons with discernible travel that can be programmed with Logi Options+ software.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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That designation refers to a specific location on the shore established by a discernible line, often based on debris buildup or vegetation growth, on the land side of the point at which the water contacts the shore.—
Melissa Scanlan,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
Verb
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University of Washington researchers discovered the tapeworm, which can cause a rare but potentially deadly disease in humans, in 37 out of 100 coyotes sampled near Puget Sound in Washington State.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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According to the park, an 11-year-old boy first discovered the tracks after a 1908 flood scoured the Paluxy Riverbed, exposing the limestone.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Many of today’s most prominent artists are focused on rendering vast, abstract, and often invisible systems perceptible—often by scaling them down to something more sensible while still gesturing toward their magnitude.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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That shift isn’t just perceptible—it’s been acknowledged by the women who helped build the Atlanta franchise.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The replica Tower sign hews close to the original, though the two are clearly distinguishable from one another.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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This is a type of employment that, as Johnson lead counsel Paul McDonald has stressed, is legally distinguishable from professional employment and is structured differently (for example, student employment is exempt from FICA taxes).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2026
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“Heard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heard. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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